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Meaning of destrier

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

destrier

Pronunciation:/ˈdɛstɹiːeɪ/

noun

Definitions

  1. A large warhorse, especially of a medieval knight.

    Example: 1819, I am resolved to share or avert the danger; which, that I may the better do, I would crave of thee the use of some palfrey whose pace may be softer than that of my destrier.” — Walter Scott, Ivanhoe

  2. A steed.